sorcery

[ sawr-suh-ree ]

noun

, plural sor·cer·ies.

1. the art, practices, or spells of a person who is supposed to exercise supernatural powers through the aid of evil spirits; black magic; witchery.

   Synonyms: enchantment

sorcery

/ ˈsɔːsərɪ /

noun

1. the art, practices, or spells of magic, esp black magic, by which it is sought to harness occult forces or evil spirits in order to produce preternatural effects in the world

Derived Forms

• ˈsorcerous, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of sorcery¹

1250–1300; Middle English sorcerie, from Medieval Latin sorceria. See sorcerer, -y ³

Word History and Origins

Origin of sorcery¹

C13: from Old French sorcerie, from sorcier sorcerer

Synonym Study

See magic.

Example Sentences

The hair and makeup of Yoko Haitz is an integral part of the scenic sorcery.

From Los Angeles Times

The trouble with all this sorcery is that it seems to be keeping GameStop fans from seeing the real cause of their beloved stock’s languishing share price: the company’s push to reap its own fortune from the shareholders’ devotion.

From Slate

Whether it’s by divine providence, sorcery from party operatives, or something else, political fortunes can flip in a switch.

From Slate

It was considered demonic sorcery and a public danger in an overwhelmingly Catholic society.

From New York Times

Indeed, hearing such jokes as “Be gentle — this NPC doesn’t have the ‘essential’ tag,” made me grateful for the quality hours I spent playing Chivalry & Sorcery in my 20s.

From New York Times